We work together to continually develop and implement sustainable solutions. Through Green Thread, our environmental sustainability platform, we bring innovative and efficient solutions to life. We are passionately focused on reducing the environmental impact within our operations. Here are just a few ways we work to make our campus more environmentally conscious:

Local Purchasing:Did you know Dining Services sources food from many local famers, growers and distributors? The list changes throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.

Recycling:Dining Services partners with campus to recycle fryer oil, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard from all dining locations across campus. We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint. Look for signs in our locations for information on where to put your recyclables.

Trayless Dining: Did you know Dining Services has been trayless since 2008? By dining trayless, you have helped positively impact the waste stream. Dining trayless minimizes food waste, conserves energy and water, and reduces the amount of cleaning chemicals entering the waste stream.

Reusables:Take part in our reusable mug program to reduce waste and receive a discount on all purchases made with the mug at Starbucks.

Reusable To-Go Containers:Getting your meal to go from Campion dining hall? Take part in our Reusable To-Go Container program. Here’s how it works: Purchase a reusable to-go container for a one time $5 fee. Simply bring in your used re-usable container and in return we will give you another clean re-usable container.

Green Cleaning:All dining locations are committed to using daily green cleaning products in our operations to reduce the need for chemical based cleaning products and provide a healthy and safe learning environment.

Energy & Water Conservation:We train our employees each semester on common energy and water conservation practices in order to conserve precious natural resources.